Police hunt after suspected gunman in Leamington Spa

Officers say a shopworker was threatened for cash

Author: Katy WhitePublished 27th Feb 2026

Police are investigating a robbery that took place shortly before 1pm on Wednesday, in which a man entered a shop on Clarendon Street in Leamington Spa displaying what appeared to be a firearm.

The man threatened a staff member before receiving a bag filled with cash.

He fled the scene with part of his face obscured.

The suspect is described as wearing jeans, a black top, and a black hat.

Authorities are currently conducting investigations and are seeking assistance from the public.

Anyone who was in the vicinity of Clarendon Street at the time and may have witnessed the incident is urged to reach out.

Please report any information by using the link in the comments below and quote incident 170 of 25th February.

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